A new law went into effect yesterday on Maui. And a somewhat less stringent one is coming to the Big Island.
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A new law went into effect yesterday on Maui. And a somewhat less stringent one is coming to the Big Island.
This is why when I visited Hawaii earlier this year I bought sunscreen once I got here. Didn’t have to worry about it then.
What a crock – we bought our sun screen on Maui and it was declared an illegal product! How is that companies can sell it but we can’t use it is a money maker for the state that wants our money but not us.
Bravo! should have happened long ago, on all islands.
So what is “banned” and what isn’t. We have used Blue Lizard for years – it claims to be “Reef Safe” but it contains “Titanium Dioxide” and “Zinc Oxide” – both of which I believe are OK but it also contains “Octisalate” – is that OK or not?
Forget Hawaii as a vacation destination. There are better and more fun deals L, and nicer beaches and amenities in the Caribbean.
Not only that but the people in the Caribbean actually want us and our money.
Then go to the other places. Why bother to read and comment on how you won’t go to Hawaii!
I always wonder why people who hate on Hawaii read and comment and try to convince others not to go. For the most part, you create your experience. Feel free to create it somewhere else!
They should do a ban on all chemical sunscreen for all islands,
Knowing a few people that will be happy to appoint themselves Sunscreen Police, Guardians of the ‘Aina and All Things Sacred, my guess is that some people will feel free to educate travelers on the new ordinance with varying degrees of politeness. I support the idea, but also support a 3-6 month adjustment period, so people can learn about the ban (big signs at OGG) and want to do the right thing without being beat over the head about it. Yelling at people isn’t going to help anyone, and I hope we can keep a spirit of aloha while helping people understand why it was done. As for the fine, it would have to be pretty egregious, repeated, and confrontational before MPD or DLNR pulls out the ticket book, I’d think.
I’ve never been one to sanction citizen reporting citizen. Ban it for sale in the islands. I am much more concerned with people trespassing , jumping fences etc to get to some internet famous spot. Fine them and pay for emergency services.
Aloha Rob +Jeff Please give us some suggestions for what sunscreen to buy. This will spread the word if mentioned in your column. Much appreciated as usual for all your helpful comments.
Hi Debra.
Thanks. Will do – stand by.
Aloha.
We need something similar here on Kauai